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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,006.70, 873,010.05 and 245,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,006.70, 873,010.05 and 245,427.40 is: 368,141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,006.70 : 873,010.05 = 245,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,006.70/873,010.05 = 245,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,006.70x = 873,010.05 × 245,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,006.70x = 214,260,586,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,260,586,745.37/582,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,141.10

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